The recipe for 'The Good Life'

One of the best parts of my job is visiting different communities across Nebraska when the Senate breaks as I did last week. I am always greeted with warm welcomes. Our state’s great sense of community is on magnificent display in town after town, whether it is neighbors pitching in to help comfort firefighters battling grass fires, or volunteers hosting a fundraiser for the local food bank.

Nebraska truly is “the good life.” We’ve always known this, but recently, our way of life has gained national recognition. Communities across the state have landed in the top ranks of a number of recent na...